trauma shears

== English == === Etymology === So called because their typical use is by paramedics responding to trauma caused by motor vehicle crashes or other physical hazards. === Noun === trauma shears pl (plural only) A kind of scissors with a bent blade, used by paramedics etc. to cut clothing quickly and safely from injured people. Synonyms: crash scissors, trauma scissors Hypernyms: shears, scissors < hand tool < tool ==== See also ====